County Commissioners set up CARES Act biz assistance program
The Oklahoma County Commissioners established a CARES Act business assistance program for Oklahoma County beyond Oklahoma City limits.
Congresswoman Kendra Horn reflects on election loss and future
Congresswoman Kendra Horn's loss was a blow but she still plans to continue business as usual until her term is officially over.
COVID Red Level Alert drives OKCPS back to all-remote learning
Spiking COVID case numbers in Oklahoma County have sent OKCPS students and teachers back home to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 16.
José Cruz is first Latino to represent southside House District 89
José Cruz, 31, won House District 89’s race by a landslide with over 65% of the vote. He is the first Latino ever to win in the district.
OKC Council members concerned about power grid, OG&E maintenance
City of Oklahoma City Council heard reports about storm debris removal, pedistrian/bike infrastructure, and assistance to small business.
OKCPS Board hears protests, pleas, but returns kids to classrooms
OKCPS Board of Education heard protests and pleas from teachers to wait for returning kids to classrooms but the board proceeded.
County officials vote to reallocate CARES funds to assist small businesses
Oklahoma County Budget Board voted 7-1 to reallocate CARES Act funds previously allocated for the Jail Trust.
County Commissioners still processing CARES funds to Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to transfer nearly $9 million of CARES Act funds to the Oklahoma County Jail Trust.
After national attention, Turner digs into real local issues in OKC HD-88
As the national limelight eventually moves on to other things, Representative-elect Mauree Turner begins to work on local HD-88 issues.
Kevin Calvey cancels OK County budget meeting on CARES Act funds
An Oklahoma County Budget Board meeting was summarily cancelled at the request of District 3 County Commissioner Kevin Calvey without notice.
OKCPS teachers support letter against students’ return to buildings Nov 9
Nearly 150 OKCPS teachers have added their support to a letter asking for the district to delay students returning to in-person learning.
Stephanie Bice defeats CD-5 incumbent Kendra Horn in tight race
Oklahoma Republican State Senator Stephanie Bice defeated incumbent Congressional District 5 Democratic Congresswoman Kendra Horn Tuesday.
In loss to Stephanie Bice, Kendra Horn says “We’re not done yet!”
The Congressional District 5 race was a close one the reality of the evening was that Stephanie Bice will be the next one in that seat.
Jail Trust budgets CARES funds, votes to return balance to County
The Oklahoma County Jail Trust Monday, nearly $20 million of the CARES Act funds originally set aside for the Jail will return to the county.
Munson seeks another term in north OKC HD-85 against Robinson
Democratic Representative Cyndi Munson is running for another term after an extraordinary series of successful campaigns.
